Chief Court Clerk - Justice of the Peace, Pct #3

DENTON COUNTY, TX
401 W. Hickory, Denton, Texas 76201 United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 29, 2025
  • Salary: $56,064.00 - $65,034.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Court Administration
  • Legal Services
  • Job Description

    Description

    THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

    The Chief Court Clerk performs supervisory and administrative clerical/secretarial work in specialized language (legal) and oversees office functions of a Justice of the Peace precinct.

    Examples of Duties

    Prepares and maintains documents for civil and criminal cases; reviews case files to ensure all documentation is done correctly; reviews civil cases and approves on behalf of Judge Writs of Possessions.
    Maintains personnel records, including vacation, sick and overtime/comp time; conducts performance evaluations for subordinates.
    Oversees bond accounting duties in the specialized software.
    Supervises and manages the work of Court Clerks; trains personnel as needed; approves time off and other employee requests as necessary.
    Prepares and makes recommendations to the annual budget as well as ensures all expenses are within the allocated amount; orders supplies as necessary.
    Calculates and processes exact fines and filing fee amounts; receives and processes payment for fees and fines; handles receipts for money; reconciles all monies received; creates related financial reports; completes bank deposits as necessary.
    Prepares a variety of reports related to court issues.
    Performs clerical and data entry work relate to criminal, civil, traffic, and other types of cases; processes and maintains a variety of files and records; enters, stores, sorts, and retrieves information as requested.
    Answers the telephone and assists the public with inquiries; refers callers to appropriate office, department, or person; or takes appropriate messages for unavailable personnel.
    Oversees department calendar; schedules and conducts monthly staff meetings and travel arrangements.
    Processes marriage license applications; issues marriage licenses for County Clerk.
    Regular and punctual attendance is required.
    Performs other related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required
    Completion of some college coursework required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
    Justice of the Peace Court Clerk Certification, as well as Clerk of the Court designation, preferred.
    Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

    Supplemental Information

    To ensure the proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Denton County
    • Denton County

    Denton County, Texas - Home With a population of just over 859,000, we are one of the fastest growing counties in the country. With that comes myriad development and entertainment opportunities to serve our citizens, as well as the steady stream of visitors to the area.

    Located at the apex of Dallas and Fort Worth triangle, Denton County is a hub of growth and development. We have a pro-business climate, as evidenced by our low tax rate. Our government officials welcome innovative, high-quality development and the opportunity to strengthen the current economic base and create job opportunities, and are committed to an ongoing improvement in the quality of life for our citizens.

    Home to two major universities, with a third under construction, and one junior college, Denton County’s focus on higher education is second to none. Not only does Denton County boast two major highways within close proximity to DFW International Airport, but we are also home to Alliance Airport, the world's first 100% industrial airport designed for cargo and corporate aviation.

    According to a recent CBS News report, of the nine U.S. counties with the strongest economic growth, Denton County ranks number one. In addition, we have a well-educated, skilled workforce, and an abundance of land for future development.

    We welcome you to Denton County and invite you to experience all the great things Denton County has to offer – you will not be disappointed!

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